Case Mgmt Social Worker Part Time
Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
- Provides psychosocial/resource management expertise to the Nurse Case Manager and care team on complex cases.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team community agencies and the healthcare team for problem resolution with patient and family communication.
- Facilitates legal advocacy and ethical issues related to domestic violence abuse and medical care planning.
- Performs psychosocial assessments and intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional social and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
- Conducts support groups crisis management and interventions on matters related to adjustment to illness treatment decisions end of life issues and grief or loss.
- Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients to ensure a timely discharge and to provide linkage with post-discharge care.
- Initiates/facilitates referrals for complex post-discharge needs i.e. facility placement; home health with multiple needs; complex equipment needs; medication assistance programs; homeless; uninsured/underinsured; domestic violence shelter; mental health/substance abuse programs; adoption agency placements; child protection agency placements.
- Master Social Worker (MSW) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one to three (1-3) years experience in Social Work or similar field of practice.
- Current NYS license in Social Work or eligible for limited permit. If limited permit must obtain license within 12 months of hire
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1190
Department: Care Coordination
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
